Guidebook for Placerville

Deborah
Guidebook for Placerville

Food Scene

Their coffee is something you should experience in your lifetime! The food is delicious, especially the locally made bagels and house-made donuts of the day. Great atmosphere, good music, nice schwag. Go anytime, whenever you can. grab a cup and set out to explore downtown Pville or stay and experience the eclectic vibes of this little gem. Open am, pm and into the evenings.
18 locals recommend
Totem Coffee
312 Main St
18 locals recommend
Their coffee is something you should experience in your lifetime! The food is delicious, especially the locally made bagels and house-made donuts of the day. Great atmosphere, good music, nice schwag. Go anytime, whenever you can. grab a cup and set out to explore downtown Pville or stay and experience the eclectic vibes of this little gem. Open am, pm and into the evenings.
Our favorite Lo-Col coffee shop and cafe. It's a 5 minute walk from our house. They serve Temple coffee (Sacramento roaster), vegetarian and gluten free meals and treats. Also have gelato for those hot summer days. Cozy atmosphere. Games in the back seating area and sometimes live music, good people watching on the porch. Located in Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. Open 8-4 W-Sn
20 locals recommend
The Argonaut
331 CA-49
20 locals recommend
Our favorite Lo-Col coffee shop and cafe. It's a 5 minute walk from our house. They serve Temple coffee (Sacramento roaster), vegetarian and gluten free meals and treats. Also have gelato for those hot summer days. Cozy atmosphere. Games in the back seating area and sometimes live music, good people watching on the porch. Located in Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. Open 8-4 W-Sn
Perpetual local hot spot/fine dining in a relaxed, family atmosphere, historic site, prix fixe menu options along with full entree selection, Extensive wine list, moody soup of the day. Be sure to make a reservation. Dinner Th-Sn
17 locals recommend
Cafe Mahjaic
1006 Lotus Rd
17 locals recommend
Perpetual local hot spot/fine dining in a relaxed, family atmosphere, historic site, prix fixe menu options along with full entree selection, Extensive wine list, moody soup of the day. Be sure to make a reservation. Dinner Th-Sn
Great food, friendly service, decor make you feel like you're in an old mine shaft. Family friendly, great brunch.
10 locals recommend
The Divide Restaurant
6037 Front St
10 locals recommend
Great food, friendly service, decor make you feel like you're in an old mine shaft. Family friendly, great brunch.
Happy hour, great sushi, helpful/Friendly wait staff! Nice outside patio. Mikuni is a Sacramento sushi legend.
8 locals recommend
Mikuni | Folsom
185 Placerville Rd
8 locals recommend
Happy hour, great sushi, helpful/Friendly wait staff! Nice outside patio. Mikuni is a Sacramento sushi legend.
Really can't say enough about Aji. Delicious fusion menu, full bar, outgoing/knowledgeable staff. Patio and indoor booth seating. Two Happy Hours early & late evening.
10 locals recommend
Aji Japanese Bistro
4361 Town Center Blvd
10 locals recommend
Really can't say enough about Aji. Delicious fusion menu, full bar, outgoing/knowledgeable staff. Patio and indoor booth seating. Two Happy Hours early & late evening.
So much good in one bustling hot spot! Family friendly, great patio seating, locally sourced food, family owned, extensive beer and wine selection, rotating menu offerings, Dinner for 2 specials of the week.
10 locals recommend
Selland's Market-Cafe El Dorado Hills
4370 Town Center Blvd
10 locals recommend
So much good in one bustling hot spot! Family friendly, great patio seating, locally sourced food, family owned, extensive beer and wine selection, rotating menu offerings, Dinner for 2 specials of the week.
Local hot spot, live music, electric atmosphere, good food, arrive early for dinner, usually has large crowds
14 locals recommend
Marco's Café
7221 CA-49
14 locals recommend
Local hot spot, live music, electric atmosphere, good food, arrive early for dinner, usually has large crowds
Two entrees steal the show: the burgers and the fish & chips. Great salads, a bit of a sports bar atmosphere.
Jack Russell Brewery Restaurant
Two entrees steal the show: the burgers and the fish & chips. Great salads, a bit of a sports bar atmosphere.
Great breakfast and lunch, baked goods. Arrive early and still might have a wait. It's worth the iconic Pville breakfast experience.
44 locals recommend
Sweetie Pie's
577 Main St
44 locals recommend
Great breakfast and lunch, baked goods. Arrive early and still might have a wait. It's worth the iconic Pville breakfast experience.
Locally made meats and other items. Lunch and Dinner. Great atmosphere. Recommend checking out the seating upstairs. Brunch on Sundays only.
11 locals recommend
The Farm Table Restaurant
311 Main St
11 locals recommend
Locally made meats and other items. Lunch and Dinner. Great atmosphere. Recommend checking out the seating upstairs. Brunch on Sundays only.
Unusual and delicious sandwich creations. Walk up and order at counter. Dine in or to go. Limited seating inside. Tables outside. Awesome truffle tater tots!
6 locals recommend
Timmy's BROWN BAG
451 Main St
6 locals recommend
Unusual and delicious sandwich creations. Walk up and order at counter. Dine in or to go. Limited seating inside. Tables outside. Awesome truffle tater tots!
Small bar, great drinks. Bloodymary bar during weekend brunch. Nice patio seating.
43 locals recommend
Independent Restaurant & Bar
629 Main St
43 locals recommend
Small bar, great drinks. Bloodymary bar during weekend brunch. Nice patio seating.
Great wine selection, locally sourced ingredients, local favorite.
42 locals recommend
Heyday Café
325 Main St
42 locals recommend
Great wine selection, locally sourced ingredients, local favorite.
Delicious pot pies (savory and sweet), salads, beer and wine
8 locals recommend
Z Pie Placerville
3182 Center Street
8 locals recommend
Delicious pot pies (savory and sweet), salads, beer and wine
In-N-Out Burger
3055 Forni Rd
Excellent to go Deli counter. Delicious burgers, sandwiches, breakfast burritos on the go. Family owned inside the gas station convenience store.
8 locals recommend
Take A Bite of Coloma Deli
7215 CA-49
8 locals recommend
Excellent to go Deli counter. Delicious burgers, sandwiches, breakfast burritos on the go. Family owned inside the gas station convenience store.
Good place to pick up a sandwich or dine in with a cold beverage. Air conditioned, local hangout.
13 locals recommend
River Shack Deli & Pub
7170 CA-49
13 locals recommend
Good place to pick up a sandwich or dine in with a cold beverage. Air conditioned, local hangout.
Excellent Thai food cooked up in an establishment that has a kitchen that's larger than it's dining area. Great for take-out. Two smaller tables inside and a couple tables outside. Not for large groups to dine in.
6 locals recommend
Thai Noodle Express
248 Main St
6 locals recommend
Excellent Thai food cooked up in an establishment that has a kitchen that's larger than it's dining area. Great for take-out. Two smaller tables inside and a couple tables outside. Not for large groups to dine in.
The largest farmers market near Coloma. Provides an array of fresh local produce, meats, bread, sweets, prepared foods. Located under a bridge so it's nice and shaded in the summer and good for rainy days too. If you are a fan of farmers markets this is one you should not miss. Sundays 8-12
28 locals recommend
Midtown Farmers Market
1050 20th St
28 locals recommend
The largest farmers market near Coloma. Provides an array of fresh local produce, meats, bread, sweets, prepared foods. Located under a bridge so it's nice and shaded in the summer and good for rainy days too. If you are a fan of farmers markets this is one you should not miss. Sundays 8-12
Rain or shine, this market runs year round. Great variety offered, beautiful produce. Meet the local foothill farmers.Sat 8-12pm
PlacerGROWN Farmers' Market
150 Auburn Folsom Rd
Rain or shine, this market runs year round. Great variety offered, beautiful produce. Meet the local foothill farmers.Sat 8-12pm
Saturdays 8-12pm. Nice local selection, friendly vendors. Good location for getting breakfast in town and then hitting the market.
El Dorado County Certified Farmer Market Association
Saturdays 8-12pm. Nice local selection, friendly vendors. Good location for getting breakfast in town and then hitting the market.

Essentials

Placerville Food Co-op
535 Placerville Dr
7 locals recommend
Fork Lift by Nugget Markets
3333 Coach Ln
7 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4315 Arden Way
61 locals recommend
Need sunscreen, hats, river accessories, a lifejacket (aka PFD--Personal Floatation Device). PFDs must be worn when floating on a tube, kayaking or rafting. They also sell kayaks. No raft or inner tube rentals in town. Catch the Coloma Shuttle at the store to various river locations.
6 locals recommend
River Store
1032 Lotus Rd
6 locals recommend
Need sunscreen, hats, river accessories, a lifejacket (aka PFD--Personal Floatation Device). PFDs must be worn when floating on a tube, kayaking or rafting. They also sell kayaks. No raft or inner tube rentals in town. Catch the Coloma Shuttle at the store to various river locations.
They are located diagonally from our house across the street on hwy 49. Pick up any last minute essentials (ie food/ beer/ coolers/picnic necessities, river essentials, etc.) Expect a mark up in price for convenience--welcome to country life.
14 locals recommend
Sutter Center Market
378 CA-49
14 locals recommend
They are located diagonally from our house across the street on hwy 49. Pick up any last minute essentials (ie food/ beer/ coolers/picnic necessities, river essentials, etc.) Expect a mark up in price for convenience--welcome to country life.

Parks & Nature

Hike the Monroe trail and your reward is a stunning view of Coloma and Trouble Maker rapid on the South Fork of the American River. You can drive to the Marshall Monument overlook but you must hike to the best scenic view. Or leave from our house and take the loop trail, 3 miles round trip! Sacred Washoe ginding stone rock, gold panning, historic houses/buildings, relaxing spots by river, public kayak/raft put-in.
65 locals recommend
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back St
65 locals recommend
Hike the Monroe trail and your reward is a stunning view of Coloma and Trouble Maker rapid on the South Fork of the American River. You can drive to the Marshall Monument overlook but you must hike to the best scenic view. Or leave from our house and take the loop trail, 3 miles round trip! Sacred Washoe ginding stone rock, gold panning, historic houses/buildings, relaxing spots by river, public kayak/raft put-in.
Extensive network of hiking trails. hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, paragliding, dogs on leash. Not a lot of shade in the summer. Access to river, picnicking.
27 locals recommend
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
27 locals recommend
Extensive network of hiking trails. hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, paragliding, dogs on leash. Not a lot of shade in the summer. Access to river, picnicking.
Best trail for families with young children, wheelchair accessible to the river and for most of the trail. Dogs on leash friendly.
10 locals recommend
Dave Moore Nature Area
California 49
10 locals recommend
Best trail for families with young children, wheelchair accessible to the river and for most of the trail. Dogs on leash friendly.
Large grass field right next to river with paved loop for waling/running, sunbathing, beach lounging, wading, great for picnics, playground across the street.
19 locals recommend
Henningsen Lotus Park
950 Lotus Rd
19 locals recommend
Large grass field right next to river with paved loop for waling/running, sunbathing, beach lounging, wading, great for picnics, playground across the street.
Great loop trail for running, hiking, dogs on leash, bird watching, peaceful views of river, mountain biking.
8 locals recommend
Magnolia Ranch Trailhead
Coloma Road
8 locals recommend
Great loop trail for running, hiking, dogs on leash, bird watching, peaceful views of river, mountain biking.
Auburn Lake Trails
1400 American River Trail

Sightseeing

There is so much to rave about in Nevada City. This quaint town has it all; great food, live theater, Three Rivers Brewery, Treat ice cream shop--locally made, window shopping, live music, eclectic, big arts scene, Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
131 locals recommend
Nevada City
131 locals recommend
There is so much to rave about in Nevada City. This quaint town has it all; great food, live theater, Three Rivers Brewery, Treat ice cream shop--locally made, window shopping, live music, eclectic, big arts scene, Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
The year round Auburn Farmer's Market is a must. Saturdays 8-12 rain or shine. As you drive to Auburn, you'll cross over the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American river and have a view of California's tallest bridge (Auburn-foresthill bridge) and the 4th tallest in the nation. Auburn is another charming small town. Lots of restaurants, historic buildings, beautiful public parks, community garden, nice areas to stroll around.
59 locals recommend
Auburn
59 locals recommend
The year round Auburn Farmer's Market is a must. Saturdays 8-12 rain or shine. As you drive to Auburn, you'll cross over the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American river and have a view of California's tallest bridge (Auburn-foresthill bridge) and the 4th tallest in the nation. Auburn is another charming small town. Lots of restaurants, historic buildings, beautiful public parks, community garden, nice areas to stroll around.
Historic gold mine. Mind boggling network of deep mine shafts, historic house and garden, tours, peaceful
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire St
187 locals recommend
Historic gold mine. Mind boggling network of deep mine shafts, historic house and garden, tours, peaceful

Entertainment & Activities

Highly recommended local whitewater rafting company. family owned, book advanced reservations.
9 locals recommend
All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting
1026 Lotus Rd
9 locals recommend
Highly recommended local whitewater rafting company. family owned, book advanced reservations.
Great local company. Reserve in advance.
OARS American River Outpost
7330 River Park Dr
Great local company. Reserve in advance.
Great local company. Reserve trip in advance.
ARTA American River Trips
5660 Petersen Ln
Great local company. Reserve trip in advance.
White water rafting trips. reserve in advance.
Mother Lode River Center
6280 CA-49
White water rafting trips. reserve in advance.

Arts & Culture

Visit the State Capital. Great restaurants, night life, live music, college town, walkable/bike friendly downtown, charming historic neighborhoods, shopping, theater, museums (The Crocker, California State Railroad, Oldtown Sacramento). Fairytale town.
60 locals recommend
Sacramento
60 locals recommend
Visit the State Capital. Great restaurants, night life, live music, college town, walkable/bike friendly downtown, charming historic neighborhoods, shopping, theater, museums (The Crocker, California State Railroad, Oldtown Sacramento). Fairytale town.
Cozmic is a coffee house/cafe but also has beer on tap, live music, poetry readings, dancing, and a lot of local artwork on the walls.
8 locals recommend
Cozmic Café
594 Main St
8 locals recommend
Cozmic is a coffee house/cafe but also has beer on tap, live music, poetry readings, dancing, and a lot of local artwork on the walls.
newly built, beautiful theater located on the Folsom Lake Community College campus. Nationally touring theater groups, off-broadway, symphony, and more.
16 locals recommend
Harris Center
10 College Pkwy
16 locals recommend
newly built, beautiful theater located on the Folsom Lake Community College campus. Nationally touring theater groups, off-broadway, symphony, and more.

Drinks & Nightlife

wide selection of beer on tap and bottled, also has great food. Good for families and nightlife.
24 locals recommend
Placerville Public House
305 Main St
24 locals recommend
wide selection of beer on tap and bottled, also has great food. Good for families and nightlife.
Not a winery but large selection of wine usually has live music
9 locals recommend
The Wine Smith
346 Main St
9 locals recommend
Not a winery but large selection of wine usually has live music
8 locals recommend
Jose Wine Caves
6220 Prospectors Rd
8 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
David Girard Vineyards
741 Cold Springs Rd
16 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Hart 2 Hart Vineyards & Winery
5821 CA-49
12 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Madrona Vineyards - Apple Hill #6
2560 High Hill Rd
6 locals recommend
Great food selection, pairings also.
13 locals recommend
Crystal Basin Cellars
3550 Carson Rd
13 locals recommend
Great food selection, pairings also.
Great local beer, food trucks, food stands, tons of outside seating, picnic tables, games, live music.
24 locals recommend
Jack Russell Farm Brewery
2380 Larsen Dr
24 locals recommend
Great local beer, food trucks, food stands, tons of outside seating, picnic tables, games, live music.